¡Búsquedas (Searches) el Español!
This quarter your assignment is to FIND Spanish culture. You will do many different activities. Each week you
will be assigned to find Spanish in the community or in your home and report back. You will turn in a write-up of what
you do each week—IN ENGLISH. Each assignment should include a reflection. You may work ahead but only turn
in that week’s assignment when it is due. These will be due each week. It is considered a project, so it cannot be
turned in late without a late pass or cúpon.
Week 1
Busca 10 nombres españoles en la guía telefónica de Qwest.
Find 10 different Spanish names in the phone book and tell whether there were a lot for that last
name or not.
Week 2
Busca 5 productos en tu casa que tienen palabras en español.
Look for 5 products at home and for each product write 2 Spanish words you find on it and what they
mean in English.
Week 3
Busca un lugar en la Red.
Find 5 different websites in Spanish. (Try Spanish versions of website you like) Tell what the site is
for and write 2 new words you figured out on the site.
Week 4
Busca un artículo en el periódico o en una revista de los españoles.
Find an article in the paper, internet, or a magazine about Hispanics. It must be about
what is going on in their country, or about their culture. Summarize and reflect.
Week 5
Busca 5 productos en el supermercado de México.
Find 5 products in the grocery store from Mexico. Tell what they are used for.
Week 6
Busca 5 productos en el centro comercial de un país hispanico.
Find five products in the mall that are from somewhere other than Mexico, but from a Spanish
speaking country. Use a map if necessary. Tell what the product is, where you found it, how much it
is, etc. NOT FOOD!!
Week 7
Busca Español en Waukee: un letrero, etc.
Find a sign or a pamphlet in Spanish in a Waukee business. Tell where you found it.
Turn in the pamphlet if you can. Find 5 new words.
Week 8
Busca una persona que habla español. ¿Cuál es su nombre?
Find a Spanish speaker in the community. What is his/her name? Where are they from? When did
they come here?
Your write-up will include all the things you found and where you found them. Be specific.
Name the grocery store or magazine, etc. Tell if these things were easy or hard to find.
Sample Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 0: Spanish Names
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
Reflection in English
Connection to Spanish culture.
Typed or NEATLY written
At least half a page
_____________/15
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
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Nombre____________________________Per.__________
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week1: 10 Nombres de Guía telefónica _____________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 2: 5 productos en tu casa
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
Reflection in English
Connection to Spanish culture.
Typed or NEATLY written
At least half a page
___________________/15
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 3: Lugares en la Red ______________________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 4: Un artículo en un periódico _______________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 5: 5 productos en el supermercado ___________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 6: 5 productos en el centro comercial __________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 7: Español en Waukee _____________________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Búsquedas Week 8: Una persona que habla español ____________/15
What you found and where-BE SPECIFIC
3
2
1
0
Reflection in English
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed or NEATLY written
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Actualidades
Quarter Participation Español 1
This quarter we will be doing current events. Choose a Spanish speaking country. Each week, you will turn in a current event, so
find out what is going on in the Hispanic world! You will turn in the article, AND fill out the reflection shhet en Inglés, so choose
an article that has some meaning for you! If you like sports, look for sports articles, etc.
Try to use different sources. You must print the article to turn in. When you turn in a written reflection, it must be a half-page
typed. Actualidades are considered projects and are not accepted late, but you may use a late pass or a cúpon.
Examples of sources: You may use these or other reliable sources. www.abyznewslinks.com has a list of all news sources for
each country. Choose the continent, then the country, then a state, then a paper. The codes on the right tell you what language it is
in and what kind of articles it publishes.
Newspapers:
The Des Moines Register
The Wall Street Journal
USA Today
Magazines:
Business Week
Time
People
If you find a newspaper you like,
look for the orange “rainbow” in the
tool bar. You can set up an RSS
feed that will send you the paper
every day. It will be in FEEDS next
to your favorites tab or under your
bookmarks.
Websites:
www.abyznewslinks.com ** This has MANY newspapers in the world.
Sample Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 8: Source:____USA Today_____________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
Connection to Spanish culture.
Typed / Half Page
Article and Source are included
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Nombre_______________________________________Per __________
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 1: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 2: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 3: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week4: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 5: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 6: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 7: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Actualidades Week 8: Source:_________________________________/15
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed / Half Page
3
2
1
Article and Source are included
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Spanish 1 - Current Events
Nombre____________________________________
Name of Article_____________________________________________________
WEEK 1
(attach to this page!!!!)
Source:___________________________________ (only if not printed on article)
What?- Summarize your article. What is being featured within that article?
So what?- What does that article say about your county? Why is it important to that region of the world? How does that make you
view that area of the world? How does it relate to us as Americans? Why would we see that as being important?
What now?- How does this article change your perspective on that part of the world? What implications does it have for the future
of the world, that country, or our country? How does the information from that article impact your life as an American?
A summary of your article—in your own words—in English.
Your personal reflection- personal reaction, likes, dislikes— in English.
Connection to Spanish culture.
Lengthy responses in complete sentences
Article and Source are included
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
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1
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0
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Los Anuncios
Español 1
Weekly, for about 10 minutes at a time, we will have los anuncios. Students who give an anuncio will receive two
anuncios points. The anuncio should be short in length. Other students can earn anuncio points by asking that
student questions about his/her anuncio. Each question is worth one point. In order for an anuncio to count, the
student must answer at least three questions. The maximum number of puntos de anuncios a student may earn per
day is two. You must give an anuncio during the quarter for any of your question puntos to count.
Your anuncios and questions must be in complete sentences. This is not a time where I will concentrate on correcting
your grammatical errors, though I will correct some and teach you new vocabulary as needed. What we are
striving for is communication about things that are important to you. Individual anuncios will not be
evaluated.
Anuncios will be part of your speaking grade for this quarter.
Requirements and grading:
A (150 pts)
A- (138 pts)
B+ (134 pts)
B (129 pts)
B- (123 pts)
C+ (119 pts)
C (114 pts)
C- (108 pts)
D+ (104 pts)
D (99 pts)
D- (93 pts)
F (ZERO pts)
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 12 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 11 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 10 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 9 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 8 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 7 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 6 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 5 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 4 puntos
at least 1 anuncio and a total of 3 puntos
1 anuncio and a total of 2 puntos
no anuncios
This should be fun. It gives you a chance to use your Spanish to talk about things that interest you. Enjoy it, but
keep an eye on the number of points you have. Don't wait until the last week of the quarter to try to get all of your
points. You cannot be guaranteed a turn that late. If you miss a lot of school, you cannot guarantee getting all your
points, but you will be able to make up missed points. Remember, you only get points for asking questions if you give
an anuncio. Also, if you are talking and being disruptive during anuncio time, you will be docked a point for each
occurrence...so listen and have fun!!
For your records:
Anuncio given: _____________________________
Questions:
1
2
3
4
5
2 pts
6
7
8
9
10
Nombre ______________________________ Clase _____________________ Hora ____
1st Quarter Language and Cultural Connections Log – Spanish 2
Spanish 2 students will need 2 connections & reflections per week. Reflections are very important. Reflections tell me about
YOU – what you think, how you feel, what you learned, etc. They give me personal insight about YOU. You will not receive
credit for activities without personal reflections. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet of paper. Logs are due
every Monday. You must turn in your log on time for any credit. If you do not have your log with you one week, you may write
on a piece of paper and turn that in. Later staple it to your log. All work on the language and cultural connections logs is to be
completed OUTSIDE of class. Do not come to class expecting to fill in your log and get credit for it. You will not. The log will
comprise the majority of your culture grade for this quarter. Keep your log ALL quarter and then turn it in for the points to be
totaled up at the end.
Date(s)
Activity(ies)
Reflection
What I think of the experience:
What I learned:
How I felt:
Sra. M.
Suggestions for activities – you may choose from these or choose your own but you will not get credit over
and over again for the same activity. You may do an activity no more than twice for credit.
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Read a story, poem, novel
Listen to a song or watch a music video
Listen to something about a Spanish-speaking country on the news or read about it in the paper
Attend a cultural event
Read Spanish in something you are reading in English
Cook a dish from a Spanish-speaking country
Speak Spanish with a native speaker
Listen in on a native speaker speaking Spanish
Watch a show on a Spanish language channel
Watch a children’s show that teaches Spanish
Teach a song or something from class to a family member
Look up something of interest to you on the internet
Go to a Latino grocery store
Do something that relates to the Spanish language or the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world
Enriquecimientos
Español 2
This quarter we will be doing enrichments. Each week, you will turn in an enrichment. An enrichment is something
that you do outside of class that connects to class in some way. You are to experience some Spanish culture!! Some
examples of enrichments are: (Use as a checklist!!)
 You clip a newspaper article that relates to a Spanish-speaking country and you summarize that article and your
opinion of it. Include the article.
 You rent a Spanish movie and write a summary of it or 25 facts. (Can be a tourist video on a country.)
 You write about an class activity that we did in class during the past week; what you learned, what you liked
about it, what you would change.
 You do a drawing or painting in the style of a Spanish artist and write a brief description about the artist, style,
drawing, etc. Include your opinion of the artist, art.
 You interview a community member who is either a native speaker or who has lived in a Spanish-speaking
country and you submit a written summary. Include a list of the questions you asked.
 You find an interesting web-site about a Spanish-speaking country and you write a summary of what one would
find there and your review of the site. (Include the site please!)
 You translate a Spanish song, include why you chose the song, why you like it. Write 5 new vocabulary words
you learned.
 You try a Spanish recipe—that is original and bring for the class to try. (not tacos, enchiladas, etc.) Try flan,
empanadas, etc. Include a personal opinion of the recipe.
 You write about a trip you took to a Spanish speaking place in the last 2 years, where, when, your impressions.
 You go to an authentic Spanish restaurant--NOT Chi-Chi's, or any fast food restaurant. (Try La Hacienda, Los
Laureales, Monterrey, Fiesta Cancún) Describe the atmosphere, not what you ate. Include your waiter’s name,
items you like on the menu and items you would not eat.
 You critique a Spanish CD, either an instructional CD or a music CD.
 Watch the Spanish TV channel for ½ hour and tell what type of show it was and compare it to American TV.
Include a summary of the show as best you can.
 Go to a Spanish grocery store. (La Tapatia on E 14th and Grand) What do they sell, what was it like? Did you try
any products? How do products differ? Find 3 interesting products you can’t get here. Find 3 products you
would not buy.
 Listen to the Spanish radio station for ½ hour. What do you understand, how is it different. (1750 AM, 9? FM)
 Write about an experience you had in the last year with someone who speaks Spanish. How did you feel while
you were talking? How do you think they felt? What did you find out about them? How did you communicate?
 Visit the Art Center in Des Moines. Talk about the Spanish artists and their work.
 Visit a Des Moines Public Library. Look for material in Spanish. How much? What kinds of materials?
Whatever you choose for your enrichment activity, there must be a product you can turn in. Written reflections
should include a paragraph summarizing the activity and at least one paragraph with your personal reflection. Written
reflections are written in English Once you have done one of the activities, you must choose a different one for the
next week. Repeats will be graded, then the score divided in half!! When you turn in a written reflection, it must
be typed and must be at least half a page in length. Enrichments are NOT accepted for late credit, and you may
not use a late pass or cúpon for them.
Sample Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week X: Activity:___Restaurant___________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words—en español.
Your personal reflection—en español
Connection to Spanish culture.
Typed
At least half a page
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Nombre_______________________________________________Per._________
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 1: Activity:______________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
Typed
3
2
1
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 2: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 3: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a pag
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week4: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 5: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 6: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 7: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0
Grading Rubric for Enrichments Week 8: Activity:_________________________________/15
A summary of your enrichment—in your own words.
3
2
1
0
Your personal reflection.
3
2
1
0
Connection to Spanish culture.
3
2
1
0
Typed
3
2
1
0
At least half a page
3
2
1
0\
Nombre______________________________
Español 2
Los Cuentos de Oro
Each week, you will choose a children’s book and do the assigned activity for that week. Each
week’s reading is part of your reading grade. Use what you know when you are reading to figure
out what the story is about. Also, use the pictures!! They will give you lots of information about
new vocabulary. Have fun!! You may remember these stories from your childhood, so that will be
helpful too. All activities are to be done in SPANISH!!
Cuento 1--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
Summary in English:
New Words
Cuento 2--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Five questions about this book:
Cuento 3--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
Summary is Spanish:
New Words
Cuento 4--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Write a new ending to your story:
Cuento 5--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
Write a summary of a sequel to your story:
New Words
Cuento 6--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Write a review of this book for a children’s magazine:
Cuento 7--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Retell your story to your partner in Spanish and have them sign here:
Cuento 8--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Present this book on an infomercial:
Cuento 9--__________________________________________________________
New Cognates
New Words
Choose your favorite activity from this quarter and do it with this book:
Español II
Frases Mínimas – 4th Quarter
This quarter we will be doing las frases mínimas. Everyone will give one frase mínima and will have
to ask preguntas during other people’s frases mínimas – this will be a portion of your speaking grade.
In a frase mínima you try NOT to give very much información and because we are working on the
past tense, all frases mínimas must be in the past tense as well as most of the preguntas. Your classmates
then ask you preguntas, except they must be sí or no preguntas. When you give your frase mínima, you
should select a piece of información that is the información especial. Your información especial is
something that you really want us to ask about, it may be a very specific piece of información – it should
NOT be EASY for us to come up with. The student who asks that pregunta will get an olé. If a friend of
yours in class already knows the información especial then they may not ask a pregunta about it. Some days
no one will ask that pregunta.
Students may not ask more than two preguntas per day. We want to encourage everyone to
participate. Throughout the quarter, we will try to have frases mínimas two times a week. No more than
three students will give their frases mínimas on a given day. Do NOT wait until the end to give yours, in
case we run out of time.
Requirements and grading:
A
1 frase mínima y 11 preguntas
A1 frase mínima y 10 preguntas
B+
1 frase mínima y 9 preguntas
B
1 frase mínima y 8 preguntas
B1 frase mínima y 7 preguntas
C+
1 frase mínima y 6 preguntas
C
1 frase mínima y 5 preguntas
C1 frase mínima y 4 preguntas
D+
1 frase mínima y 3 preguntas
D
1 frase mínima y 2 preguntas
D1 frase mínima y 1 pregunta
F (0) no frases mínimas
Record your frase mínima and preguntas here:
Frase Mínima - ______________________
Fecha
Preguntas
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Composición de Personas Famosas
Español 2
Este cuarto vas a buscar algunas personas famosas del mundo hispánico. La
persona debe estar viviendo y no debe estar muerto. Cada semana tienes una
categoría de personas en que puedes buscar. Usa el internet, libros, o revistas.
Escribe una composición corta (1/2 página, DS, escrito a máquina) sobre la persona
que encontrara y por qué te gusta. Sea específico. Usa de un translator resulte en
“CERO”. Entregarás las composiciones cada semana!
Semana
1
la música
2
el arte
3
la política
4
los deportes
5
la literatura
6
los negocios
7
el acto (del cine, del teatro, o la tele)
8
las ciencias/ la medicina
o
el baile
o
la arquitectura
o otro
**Write the name of the person on the grade sheet.**
Sample Grading Rubric:
Personas Famosas Semana 1
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
/15
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Nombre_______________________________________
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 1: La Música_____
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
_________________/15
5
5
5
4
4
4
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 2: El Arte _____
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 4: Los Deportes
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 5: La Literatura
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 6: Los Negocios
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 7: El Acto
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 8: Escoge
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
_________________/15
5
5
5
4
4
4
Grading Rubric- Personas Famosas 3: La Política __
Descripción de la persona
En español, escrito por máquina, ½ página
La comprensibilidad, la gramática
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
____________________/15
5
5
5
4
4
4
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5
5
5
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
_________/15
2
2
2
_____________
5
5
5
1
1
1
_________/15
_____________
5
5
5
0
0
0
_____________________/15
_____________
5
5
5
1
1
1
_________________/15
_
5
5
5
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
_________/15
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Participación de Cuarto 1
Los Lugares Extranjeros
Each week, you will turn in research you did on a place in a Spanish-speaking
country. Each lesson has a few questions that you will answer. Answers to
the research questions can be in English. All research will be done on the
internet, so you will need to be prepared and get passes from study hall if
needed. Excuses such as “my internet was down” or “my printer did not
work” will NOT be accepted. You have a week to do each assignment—plan
ahead. Each assignment is worth 15 points and is part of your participation
grade-so it is weighted more heavily than regular homework. These activities
MUST be turned in on Tuesday, You may use a late pass. You may work
ahead, but only turn in the one that is due.
At the end of the quarter, you will compile all your work into a final paper
about places in Spanish-speaking countries. What similarities are there, what
differences? Compare the places to similar ones in the United States. Give
lots of specific examples. In Brazil, they eat ______ at the restaurant _______,
while in the US we do this….. etc. The paper will be one page typed, doublespaced with 1 inch margins and a 12 pt font, in ENGLISH.
The final paper is due on _____________________________________________.
Los Días Festivos
Introducción:
Similaridades: (food, hotels, prices, holidays, etc.)
Diferencias:
Me gusta…:
No me gusta…:
Prefiero ir a _________ porque…:
Example from Onloine Cultural Adventures by Chad Seals (Teacher’s Discovery)
Twenty Questions Examples (Good SER/ESTAR review)
un oso polar
6
un conductor de autobús
un policía
7
una silla
un caballo
8
un mapa
un tigre
9
una estrella del cine
un soldado
10
un águila
1
2
3
4
5
un faro
6
un árbol de la navidad
un helicóptero
7
un refrigerador
un restaurante
8
una bañera
una tempestad de nieve
9
una computadora
los anteojos
10
un paraguas
1
2
3
4
5
el calcetín
sopa de pollo
la escuela primaria
un globo
A student chooses a topic out of a hat. The other
students ask questions that are yes or no. I use
the anuncio sheet to score it. They get 2 points
for doing one and one point for each question that
they guess. I give an OLE prize for the one that
guesses the item.
El Arte
Participación de Cuarto Dos
Each week you will be completing activities on one artist from either
Spain or Mexico. After completing the exercises, you will research, on
the internet or in the library, one piece of art from that artist. On the
sheet provided, attach a copy of the artwork in the frame and provide
the information it asks for. This is part of your participation grade for
second quarter. These are due on THURSDAYS. You will do a final
paper on an artist and will have a test over the artists at the end of the
quarter.
Artistas:
El Greco
Velázquez
Goya
Picasso
Dali
Posada
Orozco
Rivera
Siquieros
Kahlo
From: Accent on Art by Lonnie Dai Zovi (Vibrant Press)
Situaciones
Español 4
Each week we will be doing “situaciones”. You will draw a situation card and find
your partner. You will have 5 minutes to prepare your situation WITHOUT using a
dictionary. This is speaking practice that will be greatly useful overseas or with
native speakers. You will have to circumlocute words that you do not know. In other
words, talk around the unknown word by describing it, using a proper noun in its
place, or using actions. At the end of 5 minutes, your group will present the
situacion for the class. Each situacion must use complete sentences and be about
1-2 minutes long. Use good pronunciation!! The grading is described below:
You will draw or be given a grade of A, B or C. There will be no grade lower than a C, so your best attempt is worth
one of the above grades. I will mark on this sheet either a 1, 2 or 3 for each of the categories which will be averaged
to give you your final score.
1 = C
2 = B
3 = A
Fluidity - Ease of speaking
________1 Speaks with several pauses (as if searching for language)
________2 Speaks with only 1 to 3 pauses
________3 Speaks well with 1 or less pauses
Vocabulary/Grammar – Uses vocabulary and grammar accurately.
_______1 Used mostly past vocabulary with several grammar mistakes.
_______2 Used more past vocabulary than new & only made a few grammar mistakes.
_______3 Used more new vocabulary & made very few grammar errors
Pronunciation - Uses correct vowel sounds & the words are pronounced so the listener can understand what is being
said without explanation.
________1 Many words are pronounced incorrectly
________2 Some words are pronounce incorrectly, makes consistent errors
________3 Most words sound like the teacher/native speaker is pronouncing them.
Understanding - Understanding of story without explanation
________1 I didn’t understand several parts of story
________2 I was confused with some parts, but understood most of it.
________3 I was able to understand the basics and follow the “situacion” which made sense.
** I use the conversation cards that come with the book for this. They have a partner A and B.
Quick Chats
Prompt: Ask your partner:
Name of Partner Answering:
Name of Evaluator:
Score
My Partner Said…
5
At least 5 sentences about the topic using a variety of vocabulary.
4
3
2
1
Total
3 or 4 sentences about the topic. S/he used some descriptive vocabulary
1 or 2 sentences about the topic. S/he used little descriptive vocabulary.
______/ 5 points
Prompt: Ask your partner:
Name of Partner Answering:
Name of Evaluator:
Score
My Partner Said…
5
At least 5 sentences about the topic using a variety of vocabulary.
4
3
2
1
Total
3 or 4 sentences about the topic. S/he used some descriptive vocabulary
1 or 2 sentences about the topic. S/he used little descriptive vocabulary.
______/ 5 points
Quick Chat Prompts – Do a different topic each time. They choose 2-3 questions to ask their partner.
Ropa y Ir de Compras
1. Se dice que las chicas se preocupan más de la ropa que los chicos. ¿Qué
opina Ud.? Dé ejemplos para
apoyar su opinión.
2. ¿Con quién prefieres ir de compras? Explica por qué.
3. Vas de compras y cuando llegas a la tienda te das cuenta de que no tienes
dinero. ¿Qué haces?
4. Convence a tu amigo que no gaste tanto dinero cuando va de compras.
5. Describa Ud. la ropa que lleva a la escuela durante el año escolar.
6. ¿Cree Ud. que los chicos deben usar uniformes en la escuela o no? ¿Por qué?
7. ¿Por qué le gusta o no ir a comprar la ropa con su mamá?
8. ¿Quién debe lavara y planchar su ropa? ¿Por qué?
9. Cuando Ud. crece un poco, y la ropa ya no le cabe bien, ¿qué hace con ella?
10. ¿Cree Ud. que se debe juzgar a otros en base de la ropa que llevan? ¿Por
qué?
Familia
1. ¿Con quién se lleva Ud. mejor en su familia? ¿Por qué?
2. ¿Cuál sería la ventaja de ser el único hijo o la única hija en la familia?
3. ¿Qué es mejor, una familia grande o una familia pequeña? ¿Por qué?
4. Habla del problema más grande que afecta a la familia de hoy.
5. Si pudieras cambiar algo en tu familia, ¿qué sería y por qué?
6. En la búsqueda de un esposo (o una esposa), ¿qué cualidades serían más
importantes
y por qué?
7. ¿Cuáles son algunos problemas de una madre soltera?
8. ¿Piensa Ud. que una pareja tiene debe vivir juntos antes de casarse? ¿Por qué
sí o
no?
9. ¿Deben los padres permitir que los hijos menores de 21 años beban alcohol
en casa?
10. ¿Qué tradiciones tiene su familia?
Dinero
1. ¿Qué tipo de trabajo piensa Ud. hacer al graduarse de la escuela o la
universidad?
2. ¿Cómo se prepara mejor para la carrera que Ud. está considerando en este
momento?
3. ¿Serán diferentes los empleos de la próxima década? Explique.
4. ¿Necesita Ud. mucho dinero para satisfacer sus necesidades diarias? ¿Cuánto
necesita y por qué?
5. ¿Por qué cree Ud. o no que es preciso que los padres den dinero a sus hijos?
6. ¿Cómo convencería a un amigo que sería buena idea ahorrar dinero?
7. ¿Por qué es importante ahorrar dinero?
8. El verano pasado, cuando necesitaba dinero, ¿qué hacía Ud. para obtenerlo?
9. ¿Qué haría Ud. si encontrara una cartera con mil dólares?
10. ¿Qué haría Ud. con un millón de dólares?
Escuela
1. En muchas escuelas los estudiantes se quejan mucho de la comida. ¿Cómo es
la
comida en su escuela?
2. Explíqueles a sus padres por qué sacó tan mala nota en el examen.
3. Después de terminar sus estudios, ¿cómo le gustaría a Ud. ganarse la vida ypor
qué?
4. Cuando Ud. estaba en la escuela primaria, ¿qué hacían Ud. y sus
compañerosdurante
la hora de recreo?
5. ¿Cuál es su lugar favorito en la escuela y por qué?
6. Describa la sala de su clase de español: sus muebles y su ambiente.
7. Describa a su profesor o profesora favorita cuando estaba en la
escuelaprimaria?
8. Si pudiera cambiar algo en su escuela, ¿qué sería y por qué?
9. ¿Cuál fue el evento más importante del año escolar? Describa brevemente
loque
ocurrió.
10. Si Ud. pudiera dedicar un año de su vida a aprender algo nuevo, ¿qué le
gustaría
aprender y por qué?
Viajar y El Coche
1. Parece que es más fácil que nunca viajar a otras partes del mundo. ¿Qué es
lo que se aprende viajando?
2. ¿Le gustaría viajar más en coche o en avión? ¿Por qué?
3. ¿Sugeriría Ud. un viaje en barco a su familia? ¿Por qué?
4. ¿Cómo será el transporte del futuro en su opinión?
5. Si nuestra sociedad pudiera reducir la dependencia del coche personal,
¿cómo cambiaría su vida?
6. Si Ud. pudiera viajar a Hollywood, ¿a qué actor o actriz le gustaría conocer y
qué comentarios le haría?
7. ¿Qué medio de transporte escogería Ud. para hacer un viaje largo y por qué?
8. ¿Qué hay que hacer para planear un viaje a otro país?
9. ¿Prefiere Ud. viajar a otros lugares o quedarse cerca de casa? ¿Por qué?
10. ¿A quién escogería Ud. para acompañarle de viaje y por qué?
Tecnoligia
1. Para Ud., ¿cuál ha sido la invención más importante de la última década?
¿Por qué?
2. ¿Por qué opinan algunas personas que los teléfonos portátiles son
indispensables hoy
en día?
3. ¿Por qué parece que los jóvenes aceptan los avances tecnológicos
másfácilmente que
los adultos?
4. ¿En qué aspectos de la vida espera Ud. ver más avances tecnológicos durantesu
vida?
5. ¿Qué tipos de aparatos eléctricos tiene Ud. en casa y para qué los utiliza?
6. ¿Cuál ha sido el efecto de la tecnología en la educación?
7. ¿Cómo será la escuela del año 2010?
8. ¿Cuáles son algunas de las ventajas de usar computadoras en las aulas de las
escuelas?
9. ¿Cree Ud. que se puede sustituir las computadoras por los profesores en las
salas de
clase?
10. Describa Ud. su escuela ideal.
Salud
1. ¿Por qué cree Ud. que muchos niños temen visitar al médico?
2. Con todos los avances tecnológicos, ¿será diferente una visita al médico en el
futuro?
¿Cómo?
3. ¿Qué hace usted generalmente para mantener la buena salud?
4. ¿Cómo es tu doctor o doctora favorita? ¿Por qué te gusta?
5. Cuando eras más joven, ¿tenías miedo de ir a ver al médico? ¿Por qué?
6. ¿Qué no come Ud. para mantener la buena salud?
7. ¿Qué tipo de ejercicios hace Ud. para mantenerse en buena forma?
8. ¿Qué hace Ud. para cuidar su salud?
9. ¿Se preocupan mucho los jóvenes hoy de la salud o no? ¿Por qué sí o no?
10. ¿Qué tipo de ejercicios es mejor hacer?
Amigos
1. ¿Qué cualidades busca Ud. en un buen amigo?
2. Cuando su mejor amiga está triste, ¿qué hace Ud. para que ella se sienta
mejor?
3. ¿Cómo es su mejor amigo o amiga? Describa su personalidad y apariencia
física.
4. En cinco años ¿tendrá Ud. los mismos amigos de siempre u otros? ¿Por qué?
5. ¿Qué haría Ud. si su mejor amigo empezara a usar drogas peligrosas?
6. ¿Cuál es la ventaja de tener amigos que no asisten a la misma escuela que
Ud.?
7. ¿Asiste Ud. a muchas actividades de escuela con sus amigos? ¿Cuáles?
8. ¿Qué características determinan quiénes serán los estudiantes más populares
en su
escuela?
9. ¿Cree Ud. que es más importante ser inteligente o popular y por qué?
10. ¿Cuál ha sido la experiencia más inolvidable que le haya sucedido en la
escuela?
Musica y Pasatiempos
1. ¿Quién es su cantante favorito y por qué?
2. ¿Qué clase de música prefiere Ud. escuchar, la música clásica o la música
rock, y por qué?
3. Muchas personas se divierten coleccionando diferentes objetos. ¿Qué le
gustaría coleccionar a Ud. y por qué?
4. ¿Qué hace Ud. para descansar o relajar después de estudiar o trabajar?
5. A Ud., ¿qué le gusta leer y por qué?
6. Si tuviera un día libre inesperado de la escuela, ¿qué haría Ud.?
7. ¿Cree Ud. que para divertirse es necesario gastar mucho dinero?
8. ¿Cuál ha sido la experiencia más divertida para Ud.?
9. Como resultado de los avances de la tecnología muchas de las actividades son
actividades solitarias. ¿Qué se pierde con este tipo de actividad? ¿Es bueno o
malo?
10. ¿Cree Ud. que se debe tener censura de películas para los jóvenes?
Deportes y Ejercicio
1. En su opinión, ¿cuál es el deporte más violento y por qué?
2. Si Ud. pudiera conocer a un deportista famoso, ¿a quién le gustaría conocer y
por qué?
3. En la escuela, ¿debe ser la educación física una asignatura obligatoria y por
qué?
4. ¿Qué precauciones se deben tomar antes de participar en una competencia
deportiva?
5. ¿Qué le diría Ud. a su amigo para que lo acompañara a un partido?
6. Tu mejor amigo quiere ir a un partido de fútbol esta tarde pero tiene un
examen
mañana. ¿Qué le dices?
7. ¿Qué tipo de ejercicio físico hacías en la escuela primaria?
8. Trata de convencer a un amigo o amiga que vaya a nadar contigo esta tarde.
9. ¿Crees que los deportistas profesionales ganan demasiado dinero? Explica su
opinión.
10. El director de tu escuela quiere eliminar el programa de educación física.
¿Qué
consejo le darías?
El Futuro
1. Cuál fue el día más feliz de su vida? ¿Por qué?
2. Complete la frase: "Algo muy divertido que yo hacía cuando era niño/a
era..."
3. ¿Cuál era su programa favorito cuando era niño/a? ¿Por qué?
4. ¿Cuál era el cuento que más le gustaba cuando era niño/a, y por qué le
gustaba?
5. Cuando Ud. era niño/a, ¿tenía quehaceres en casa? ¿Cuáles eran?
6. ¿Dónde querrá vivir en el futuro? ¿Cerca de su familia o no? ¿Por qué?
7. ¿Qué carrera le gustaría seguir cuando tenga treinta años?
8. ¿Querrá casarse algún día? ¿Por qué?
9. ¿Cómo será su esposo o esposa?
10. ¿Piensa que su personalidad cambiará o no? ¿Por qué?
Personal, Valores, Sentimientos
1. ¿Se considera Ud. ser una persona positiva o negativa? ¿Qué dirían sus
amigos con
respecto a esto?
2. ¿Cuáles son tres cosas que Ud. necesita para sentirse feliz? ¿Por qué?
3. ¿Qué edad le gustaría a Ud. tener y por qué?
4. ¿Cuándo y en qué situaciones habla Ud. mucho?
5. ¿Cuándo se siente Ud. feliz y contento? ¿Por qué?
6. Complete la frase: "Pienso que soy muy joven para..."
7. ¿Cuándo y en qué situaciones se enoja Ud.?
8. ¿Cómo le afecta a Ud. la tensión en la vida?
9. ¿Cómo responde Ud. cuando alguien lo critica?
10.¿Qué opina Ud. de la pena capital, o sea la pena de muerte, para los
criminales?